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Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's week-daily current affairs discussion programme, with expert panels and listener participation. It airs every Monday to Friday from 9.05am - 10am (HKT).Have your say by cal... more
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.
March 07, 2025Pause of US military aid to Ukraine / Beijing "Two Sessions" meeting updateOn today's Backchat, we talk about the deepening rift between the US and Ukraine. This comes as US President Donald Trump paused military aid to the war-torn country, following a clash with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.In a televi......more55minPlay
March 06, 2025Launch of premium taxi fleets / Voluntary reporting of unauthorised structuresIn the first half of Thursday's programme, we’re talking about the five new taxi fleets offering premium services that have just been unveiled. With more than 3,500 vehicles, the first batch are expected to hit the roads later this month.The new tax......more55minPlay
March 05, 2025Beijing "Two Sessions" meeting opening / Resumption of searches for flight MH370: 11 years onIn the first part of Wednesday's programme, we talk about the "Two Sessions" gathering.Thousands of political elites and lawmakers arrived in the country's capital to discuss the country’s policy trajectory, with economics, trade and artificial inte......more55minPlay
March 04, 2025World Obesity Day / OscarsOn Tuesday's Backchat, we’re discussing the dangers of obesity, as it marks World Obesity Day.The Hong Kong Obesity Society is urging parents to better monitor their childrens’ lifestyle, warning that 20 percent of Hong Kong students are at risk of ......more55minPlay
March 03, 2025Hung Hom harbourfront development plans / The legacy of Hollywood star Gene HackmanOn Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about plans by the government to develop the waterfront around Hung Hom. Delivering his Budget speech last Wednesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said that his administration would propose building a new yacht c......more55minPlay
February 28, 2025Budget review / Tunnel safetyOn Friday's Backchat, we talk about the Budget and its impact on the private sector.Whilst largely regarded as "belt tightening", the newly unveiled economic blueprint promises a range of incentives to leverage Hong Kong's competitive edge.From t......more55minPlay
February 27, 20252025-26 Budget review9:05am-10:00am: 2025-26 Budget review9:05am-10:00am: Kenneth Kwong, Assistant Professor and Programme Director (Entrepreneurial Management), Hang Seng University of Hong Kong9:05am-9:30am: Kathy Lee, Head of Research and Retail Consultancy, Collie......more55minPlay
February 26, 2025School dropout cases / New traffic regulationsOn today's Backchat, we're looking into school dropout rates. This comes after local NGO Youth Outreach warned that over 20,000 Hong Kong school pupils are at risk of dropping out, with 60 percent reported to be below 15.The group is calling on t......more55minPlay
February 25, 2025Sports arbitration conference / InvestHK hit by ransomwareOn Tuesday's Backchat, we’re talking about sports arbitration. Speaking at a Law Society event, the Deputy Secretary for Justice - Horace Cheung - said that the government would soon invite dispute resolution institutions to submit proposals, ahead o......more55minPlay
February 24, 2025Minimum wage increase / Congestion pricingOn Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the minimum wage. Hong Kong's statutory minimum wage is set to rise from the current HK$40 an hour to HK$42.1. This comes after the Executive Council accepted the recommendation of the Minimum Wage Commission......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.